Mission Statement - Syracuse University Athletics

The Office of Athletic Compliance (OAC) functions within the scope of the University's compliance program to coordinate, monitor and verify compliance with all NCAA requirements, and to educate the various constituencies of the University and the athletics community regarding NCAA regulations.

The OAC directs the University's compliance efforts and acts as a resource center concerning NCAA regulations and compliance issues. The primary functions of the OAC are to oversee and verify the accurate and timely completion of NCAA-required procedures. In addition, the OAC provides educational programming and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved with the athletics program fully understand the University's compliance expectations. It is the responsibility of the OAC to ensure that the demands of the NCAA's and the University's compliance efforts and expectations are properly supported.

Syracuse University is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of NCAA, conference and University rules and regulations. As the University strives for academic and athletic excellence, we must always seek the highest standard of ethical conduct. Involvement with our athletics program is critical to it's success however, we must emphasize that any inappropriate, even inadvertent, activity could jeopardize the eligibility of our current or prospective student-athletes and the compliance of the University with NCAA regulations.

In order to establish an environment within this University that is conducive to the NCAA operating principle of competitive equity, it is critical that everyone associated with the program (from the coaches, staff, student-athletes, and the supporters of the program) do their part. It is important to recognize that when it comes to compliance and NCAA rules everyone has a role and responsibilities and must establish personal accountability and integrity in their actions. Everyone must identify their role and their responsibilities and not be afraid to regularly communicate and demonstrate the commitment to rules compliance in their actions.

For the most part, the NCAA is a self-regulatory body which relies on the integrity and accountability of those involved in any way with the program. Win or lose, we must look at our effort as a shared responsibility. In athletics, if one person fails to do their part, it can make the difference between winning and losing. When it comes to NCAA rules, it works in much the same way.

If you have any questions regarding NCAA rules and regulations, especially those relating to interactions with prospective and currently enrolled student-athletes, please contact the Office of Athletic Compliance. Don't be afraid to ask! SU's athletics programs want and need your support; and, in addition, we need your full cooperation to ensure that SU wins the right way, both on and off the field.